Our People
Turriff truly believes its people are its biggest asset and is proud to be one of the first contractors in Scotland to have achieved Investor in People (IIP) status.
As with any asset, investment is required to maintain peak performance. In 2008/9 Turriff Contractors Limited delivered over 6,060 hours technical training days to employees by means of internal and external training providers. You can find out more about Turriff's approach to training by clicking here.
Skills and knowledge alone, however, are only part of the picture. Turriff has also invested heavily in vehicles, specialist equipment and tools to allow its people to put theory into practice. Turriff, for example, owns and services a fleet of over 250 vehicles and has recently developed new operations and management centres in Aberdeen and Falkirk, both of which include bespoke training facilities.
From extensive induction training, through implementation of the 'Turriff Innovations' programme, to continuous site-based refreshers, Turriff takes the issue of health and safety extremely seriously. The safety of its workforce is one of Turriff's core values, and we firmly believe that a robust safety culture contributes to a motivated and productive workforce.
Turriff Innovations - Case Study
Turriff provides extensive induction training for every new starter - however junior or senior they may be. No amount of training, however, can fully prepare new employees for the complete range of activities on site.
Under its Turriff Innovations scheme, Turriff has introduced the 'Red Hat' initiative. All new employees wear red hard hats on site so that existing employees can provide support and assistance.
It's a simple but highly effective idea which reinforces Turriff's site safety culture.
Turriff encourages diversity and supports the CIPD's (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) guidance on the subject. To access a copy of the CIPD's report 'Managing Diversity' please click here.
